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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 89

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q89

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During which of the following periods did Morarji Desai serve as the Deputy Prime Minister Of India ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1967-1969.

Morarji Desai served as Deputy Prime Minister of India from March 1967 to July 1969 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government.

Key Points:

  • Tenure: Appointed during the 4th Lok Sabha as part of a Congress-led cabinet.

  • Role: Handled key ministries like Finance, implementing austerity measures.

  • Resignation: Quit in 1969 due to political differences with Indira Gandhi, leading to the Congress split.

This period marked a significant phase in Indian politics before Desai later became PM (1977–79) as the first non-Congress leader.